ALLIED SERVICES HOSPICE LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 100 ABINGTON EXECUTIVE PARK
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 17, 2015
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 30 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 12 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
55
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ALLIED SERVICES HOSPICE LLC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Both provided directly and arranged with other facilities
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ALLIED SERVICES HOSPICE LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
16.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 86th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
69
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day16.8 min
Ranks better than about 86% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends10.6%
Ranks better than about 73% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life97.7%
Ranks better than about 84% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits13.4%
Ranks better than about 93% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care22%
Ranks better than about 2% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months28.6%
Ranks better than about 72% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care5.5%
Ranks better than about 59% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.1%
Ranks better than about 49% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)100th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$6,401 · 2nd percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 58.5% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening93.7%
- Pain assessment97.3%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.9%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.1%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.9%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids96.3%
- Visits in the last days of life58.5%
- All care steps completed89.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia12%
- Heart and circulatory disease17%
- Lung and respiratory disease20%
- Stroke6%
- Other conditions23%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Allied Services Hospice LLC
Allied Services Hospice LLC operates as a freestanding hospice provider in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. They have served the Lackawanna County community since November 2015. This organization offers end of life support for local families. They focus on providing care that meets federal standards for quality and safety. Choosing a hospice provider is a major decision for your family. Understanding who provides the care helps you make a clear choice. This provider functions as a non-profit organization. That means they direct their resources back into their services. They have been certified by Medicare for many years. This certification confirms they follow strict federal rules for patient care. It is a sign of stability in a difficult time.
Quality and Care Standards
Families often look for signs of high quality when picking a hospice. This provider holds strong marks for their quality of care based on federal hospice index reports. Their patient satisfaction surveys also show positive results from the people they serve. These scores reflect how well the team manages pain and communicates with family members. A higher rating shows that the staff follows best practices consistently. It is one way to measure how a hospice performs over time. But you should also look at the team size and their availability. The provider employs 55 people in total. This group includes 30 registered nurses and 12 licensed practical nurses. With two physicians on staff, they have the medical depth to manage complex care needs. They also have two volunteers to assist with daily tasks.
Quality Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in CLARKS SUMMIT?
Hospice care in this part of Pennsylvania focuses on comfort and dignity. The goal is to manage symptoms so the patient stays at home if possible. Teams work together to offer medical, social, and spiritual support. In Clarks Summit, this provider maintains a team of 30 registered nurses and 12 licensed practical nurses. They also have two doctors and two volunteers. This staffing level allows them to monitor patient needs closely. Nurses handle the daily medical tasks like managing medicine. The doctors oversee the plan of care to ensure it stays current. Volunteers can provide extra company or help with errands. This mix of staff ensures that someone is always ready to help. It keeps the focus on the patient instead of the illness. That is how they maintain a high standard of care for the community.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have the right to ask questions before you pick a hospice. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens. You should also ask how the team will help you manage pain at night. Ask how they keep the family informed about changes in the patient's condition. It helps to know which staff member will be your main contact person. Ask how they handle weekends and holidays for patient visits. Do they offer any special services like music or pet therapy? Finally, ask how they help the family after the patient passes away. These answers will help you see if their style matches your family's needs. Take your time to get the answers you need. A good provider will be happy to explain their process to you.
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